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• Saskatoon locally-owned restaurants want to keep Taste of Saskatchewan

  27-11-2019 23:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  A long-running food festival in Saskatoon may not be back next summer. But several local restaurants don’t want to see the end of Taste of Saskatchewan.
  
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• Assault charges against Sask. MLA withdrawn

  27-11-2019 23:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Party MLA Nadine Wilson is no longer facing two counts of assault after a family dispute regarding her father's estate.
  
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• Police informant Noel Harder given more time to find a lawyer

  27-11-2019 23:09 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The trial of a former police informant who was charged with drug and firearm offences after being kicked out of the federal witness protection program will not go ahead this week after a judge ruled he can have more time to find a lawyer. Read More
  
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• Massage therapist's Somalia-related PTSD contributed to sex addition and 6 sex assaults, lawyer says

  27-11-2019 22:58 via cbc.ca
  
  The fate of a former Saskatoon massage therapist who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting six female patients is now in the hands of a judge.
  
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• Massage therapist's Somalia-related PTSD contributed to sex addiction and 6 sex assaults, lawyer says

  27-11-2019 22:58 via cbc.ca
  
  The fate of a former Saskatoon massage therapist who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting six female patients is now in the hands of a judge.
  
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• Assault charges against Sask. Rivers MLA Nadine Wilson withdrawn

  27-11-2019 22:58 via cbc.ca
  
  Nadine Wilson's lawyer Mark Brayford says mediation is an important process and that his client's matter was a "classic case" where mediation is appropriate.
  
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• Assault charge against Sask. Rivers MLA Nadine Wilson withdrawn

  27-11-2019 22:58 via cbc.ca
  
  Nadine Wilson's lawyer Mark Brayford says mediation is an important process and that his client's matter was a "classic case" where mediation is appropriate.
  
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• Assault charges against MLA Nadine Wilson withdrawn

  27-11-2019 22:57 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Assault charges against Saskatchewan Party MLA Nadine Wilson have been withdrawn following a successful mediation. Read More
  
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• Council votes in favour of spending $10M on curbside organic bins

  27-11-2019 22:47
  
  A city-wide organic waste pickup service is one step closer.
  
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• 'More call-bell': Sask. government questioned over hallway medicine in Saskatoon hospitals

  27-11-2019 22:44 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  At least one unit at Saskatoon's St. Paul's Hospital has installed a permanent call light for patients in one of its hallways as a result of overcapacity issues, according to a union letter sent to the province. Read More
  
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• Ex-manager of P.A. girls hockey team returns to court on sex-related charge

  27-11-2019 22:18 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A former Prince Albert Northern Bears hockey team manager facing a charge of sexual exploitation is set to return to provincial court on Thursday. Read More
  
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• Province to develop sexual violence education program for justice system professionals

  27-11-2019 22:09
  
  The Ministry of Justice is rolling out a sexual violence education program specifically for judges, lawyers and other professionals within the justice system.
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: Nov. 27

  27-11-2019 22:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan weather forecast with Global’s Nicole Stillger on Wednesday, Nov. 27.
  
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• Christmas fun: A list of holiday shows and concerts in Saskatoon

  27-11-2019 21:59 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Have you ever wondered where to go to catch as many Christmas concerts as possible in Saskatoon? Look no further. Read More
  
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• Ticket to ride: free admission to 1st night of professional rodeo at Agribition

  27-11-2019 21:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  The stakes are higher – and so is the prize money – as a new professional circuit finals rodeo kicks off at the Canadian Western Agribition Wednesday.
  
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• Sask. government planning to expand third party liquor warehousing

  27-11-2019 21:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan government is looking to expand third party alcohol warehousing options for niche or specialty products.
  
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• Province, law society teaming up for sexual assault education program

  27-11-2019 21:48 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Citing the need for "increased confidence" in the justice system, the province is partnering with the Law Society of Saskatchewan to develop a sexual assault education program for justice professionals. Read More
  
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• Sask. government to allow third party liquor warehouses

  27-11-2019 21:47 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan government introduced changes to the Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act on Wednesday.
  
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• Friendship Inn’s Fill the Plate campaign helps feed Saskatoon’s hungry

  27-11-2019 21:27
  
  The Friendship Inn is asking for help feeding those in need this holiday season, through its annual Fill the Plate campaign.
  
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• Council's thorniest debate involved an issue thought settled: curbside organics

  27-11-2019 21:26 via cbc.ca
  
  Cutting down the 2020 property tax hike came into the crosshairs of another city project: the launch of a city-wide organics program in 2023.
  
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• New program will provide sexual assault education for Sask. judges, lawyers

  27-11-2019 21:19 via cbc.ca
  
  Workers within Saskatchewan's justice system will soon have access to a new program providing sexual assault education training — a move the province says is intended to boost confidence in the system.
  
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• Snowbirds aerobatics team to return to Saskatchewan after crash in U.S.

  27-11-2019 20:40 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  OTTAWA — The Canadian military's Snowbirds aerobatics team is returning home to Saskatchewan after a crash grounded the planes in the U.S. for more than a month. Read More
  
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• Suspect Wanted in Sexual Assault Investigation - Arrested - Court Info Number

  27-11-2019 20:36 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Court Info Number in this case is 991110047.Ernest Jimmy is expected to appear before a Justice of the Peace tonight. (Occurrence Number: 19-112549)
  
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• Meet the woman who made 150 ribbon skirts for family of missing, murdered Indigenous women and girls

  27-11-2019 20:14 via cbc.ca
  
  Roughly 150 women who attended the Mamawe! Mekowishwewin-miyomachowin gathering earlier this month walked away with a handcrafted ribbon skirt, made by Agnes Woodward and her family.
  
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• Sask. government wrong to say carbon tax is ineffective, says policy group

  27-11-2019 19:51 via cbc.ca
  
  On Wednesday, the Ecofiscal Commission tabled a report that suggested carbon pricing may be Canada’s best bet in meeting its promise under the Paris climate agreement to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
  
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• Snowbirds team returning to Canada after crash in U.S.

  27-11-2019 19:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Military investigators are still trying to determine why one of the Snowbirds' famous Tutor aircraft crashed on Oct. 13 prior to an airshow at the Atlanta Speedway in Georgia.
  
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• No secret to long life for Reita Fennell, at 112 the oldest person in Saskatchewan

  27-11-2019 19:04 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The oldest person in Saskatchewan doesn't have any tricks to explain her long life, but she does have a few favourite things that keep life enjoyable. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon residents await word of next year's property tax increase

  27-11-2019 18:37 via cbc.ca
  
  The current property tax increase projection stands at 3.15 per cent for 2020. The final number should be known Wednesday.
  
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• Saskatoon city council approves 3.7% property tax increase for 2020

  27-11-2019 18:37 via cbc.ca
  
  Councillors spent three days trying to whittle down the increase. That's down from 4.4% in 2019.
  
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• How much will property tax rise in 2020? Number to be settled as Saskatoon budget talks come to a close

  27-11-2019 18:37 via cbc.ca
  
  The current property tax increase projection stands at 3.15 per cent for 2020. The final number should be known Wednesday.
  
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• How much will property tax rise in 2020? Number to be settled as budget talks come to a close

  27-11-2019 18:37 via cbc.ca
  
  The current property tax increase projection stands at 3.15 per cent for 2020. The final number should be known Wednesday.
  
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• Search continues for Donald Light, reported missing in Prince Albert, Sask.

  27-11-2019 18:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Donald Light was last seen leaving a home in the 400 block of 8th Street East on Nov. 19.
  
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• Roughriders DB Purifoy signs 2-year extension; 5 players named CFL All-Stars

  27-11-2019 18:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  Defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy has signed a two-year extension with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
  
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• Map of hate: Publication pinpoints Canadian users of neo-Nazi site Iron March

  27-11-2019 17:25
  
  Following the 'data dump' from the now-defunct extremist neo-Nazi site Iron March, a New York publication has created an interactive map pinpointing the locations of its users – including approximately 88 Canadians.
  
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• Are you guilty of 'showrooming'? CFIB says it hurts small business

  27-11-2019 17:19
  
  If you’ve ever checked out a product in a local store, then purchased that same item online or at a big box competitor, you’ve done something called, “showrooming.”
  And the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says your showrooming behaviour is harming your local community.
  
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• Violence in Sask. schools ‘taking its toll’ on support workers, CUPE reports

  27-11-2019 17:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  A new report released by CUPE says education support workers in Saskatchewan are dealing with an increase in violence.
  
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• Saskatoon police arrest man wanted in sexual assault investigation

  27-11-2019 17:11 via cbc.ca
  
  Police in Saskatoon have arrested a man wanted for forcible confinement and sexual assault.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Proposed library expansion

  27-11-2019 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Writing on Councillor Troy Davies’ hesitation to support a larger, expanded, and more public redux of the Francis Morrison Central Library Branch. Read More
  
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• Officers Taser sexual assault suspect during chase: Saskatoon police

  27-11-2019 16:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon police said a foot chase ended when a conducted energy weapon was used on Ernest Jimmy.
  
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• Jason Maas fired as Eskimos head coach

  27-11-2019 16:56
  
  The Edmonton Eskimos have fired Jason Maas as head coach, effective immediately.
  
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• Snowbirds to return to Moose Jaw after losing jet in Atlanta

  27-11-2019 16:48 via cbc.ca
  
  The Snowbirds are returning to 15 Wing Moose Jaw after operations were paused following a non-fatal plane crash in Atlanta, Ga., last month.
  
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• Snowbirds to return to Moose Jaw after last month's jet crash in Atlanta

  27-11-2019 16:48 via cbc.ca
  
  The Snowbirds are returning this week to 15 Wing Moose Jaw in Saskatchewan after one of the jets crashed before an air show in Atlanta last month. 
  
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• Cookies that Care campaign supporting kids in Saskatchewan

  27-11-2019 16:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  John Costanzi explains how buying a homemade gingerbread cookie from Shift in Saskatoon will help support the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation.
  
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• UPDATE: Suspect Wanted In Sexual Assault Investigation - Arrested

  27-11-2019 16:20 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Ernest Jimmy was located and arrested this morning at a home in the 300 block of Douglas Crescent.Patrol officers took him into custody at 7:40 a.m., November 27, 2019. During the arrest, a foot pursuit took place between Police and Jimmy, and a Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) was deployed. Paramedics assessed Jimmy on scene prior to Police transporting him to Detention, where he remains. As with all CEW deployments, this incident will be reviewed in accordance with policy.The Saskatoon Police Ser
  
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• Bowlt Classic ready to tip-off in Saskatoon

  27-11-2019 15:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Josh Perlitz and Jordan Friesen tee-up the 11th annual Bowlt Classic basketball tournament taking place in Saskatoon.
  
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• Medavie health bus helps bridge gap in services

  27-11-2019 15:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Mel Stoski, a paramedic with Medavie West, explains how the health bus brings services to those who may be isolated from being able to receive health care.
  
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• Tanner Byrne turns to bullfighting after successful bull riding career

  27-11-2019 14:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Cowboy protection bullfighting is in Tanner Byrne’s blood and the Prince Albert, Sask., native is getting into the family business.
  
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• Wanuskewin Heritage Park wins Canadian Tourism Award in strong Sask. showing

  27-11-2019 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
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• Editorial: Sanitization of messages is concerning

  27-11-2019 13:07 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Employees at the Saskatchewan Health Authority should not be operating in fear of what has been vaguely referred to as "discordant messaging." Read More
  
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• Season of change for Saskatchewan Rush ahead of new NLL season

  27-11-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatchewan Rush roster is looking a lot different than a year ago. Read More
  
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